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The Efficacy of Computerized Cognitive Training in Adults With ADHD: Change in ADHD Symptoms, Executive Functions and Quality of Life Following Three Months of Training.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00843141
Lead Sponsor
Hadassah Medical Organization
Brief Summary

The study group of Adults with ADHD who will receive cognitive (executive attention) computerized training will show significant improvement in ADHD symptomatology,neuropsychological measures,daily functioning and quality of life.

A significant difference will be found between the study group and the control group (adults with ADHD that will receive a simplified cognitive training program that does not challenge their executive functions)on the above measures.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults (age 18-60);
  • 9 years education;
  • Diagnosis of ADHD;
  • Executive function deficit in daily life;
  • Signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Change in pharmacological treatment and/or received new treatment for ADHD in the last three months;
  • Other current serious neurological disorder (e.g. epilepsy, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease), other major current and sever psychiatric disorder (axisI);
  • Color blindness.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Executive functioningafter 3 months of cognitive training
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
ADHD symptomatology and quality of lifeafter 3 months of cognitive training

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hadassah Medical Organization

🇮🇱

Jerusalem, Israel

Hadassah Medical Organization
🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel

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